Question
A little girl has a small hard lump behind her ear, which is very painful when touched. There is also a lump under her chin, but it is not painful. The lump is not very noticeable on the surface, but it can be felt as hard. Besides, the child feels discomfort and an unnatural sensation under her chin. Can you give me a general idea of what might be causing this?
Answer
Dear inquirer, the small hard lump behind the girl’s ear that is painful when touched could be lymphadenitis. We suggest you visit the general surgery department of a hospital for a thorough examination and diagnosis. Blood tests and color Doppler ultrasound should be done. After cold compress, take Cefaclor dispersible tablets for symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication. This is our suggestion for the question “What could be the issue with the little girl’s hard lump behind her ear as described?” We hope this helps and wish you good health!